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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 1,047.02 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 1,047.02 and 492.45 is: 739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 1,047.02 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/1,047.02 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 1,047.02 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 515,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,602.54/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.02

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